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“Molly and her staff supported me completely through a drawn out divorce. My ex and his lawyer did everything they could to bleed me dry and drag the proceedings out. Molly is extremely compassionate and professional. I highly recommend her.”

Molly is rated AV - the highest possible rating- by her peers through the Martindale and Hubble rating process and has been recognized as a Superb Family Law attorney and Client's Choice 2012 by Avvo.com.

Molly has also been named by Seattle Met Magazine as one of Seattle's top family law attorneys.

Stacey Smythe has over 24 years of experience in representing Northwest clients in cases ranging from divorce (amicable and high-conflict), modifications, child custody, paternity, child support and domestic violence. Additionally I have experience to provide counsel in drafting Wills, Complete Estate Planning consultation and Probate Administration.

Monica Rands-Preuss is licensed both in California and Washington. She has been practicing family law since 1994. Monica has years of experience working with families in transition. She believes that since all families are unique, their solutions should be too.

Divorce and Child Custody Mistakes Fathers Shouldn't MakeYou probably haven’t been through a divorce or child custody case before, which is why you should learn about mistakes made by other fathers.

When you’ve never been through a divorce before, it makes sense that you aren’t familiar with the common pitfalls that men make during the process. However, it is important to learn from others’ mistakes – mistakes that can cost you money, your property, or a fair agreement.

Taking a passive approach. Women initiate divorce more often than men, and one common response men have to divorce is to ignore it. While your spouse hires a divorce attorney, gets her finances in order, and plans for her new life, don’t be caught unprepared. Divorce comes with a number of unpleasant tasks, but facing them early will only help you successfully navigate the process.

Starting a new relationship too early. Some people don’t like the idea of being alone and without support. Some people are eager to restart single life. Some people have already met someone new. Whatever the case, you must understand that bringing another woman into the process can cause a more contentious divorce, upset your children, and distract you from the task at hand. It is often better to wait until the divorce is finalized.

Not keeping a cool temper. Yes, anger is expected and natural when your marriage comes to an end. However, how you choose to release that anger can have a huge effect on your divorce. Realize that any anger directed at your spouse can be extremely detrimental to your divorce and that your anger is not helping to solve any problems. Of course, it goes without saying that emotional, verbal, and physical abuse is absolutely not okay – and often illegal.

Refusing help. Too often a man’s response to divorce is wanting to be alone, wanting to handle the situation himself, and refusing assistance from others. While being independent is a great trait, you should realize that your friends and family are there to help and that you will likely need the help of an experienced divorce lawyer to help you find fair solutions.

Do you need legal assistance with your Washington State divorce? The Seattle divorce attorneys at the Law Offices of Molly B. Kenny can help you avoid the most common divorce mistakes. Call today 425-460-0550.

Molly B. Kenny's Bellevue family law office is conveniently located on Lake Bellevue Drive, making it easily accessible to those in the greater Seattle area. Our divorce and child custody lawyers help men and women get the information, guidance, and compassionate representation they need.